Rehana name meaning & origin

Meaning

Sweet basil

Fragrant

In its source language, Rehana means “Sweet basil; fragrant”. It has Arabic roots and a long history of use in Muslim families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic

Language

Arabic

Religion / Tradition

Muslim

Name Type

Trending

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Rehana fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Sweet basil

Gender Girl

Origin Arabic

Language Arabic

Religion / Tradition Muslim

Name Type Trending

Popularity Popular

Rehana, letter by letter

Rehana has 6 letters — 3 vowels (e, a, a) and 3 consonants. It begins with R and ends with A.

R 2 · E 5 · H 5 · A 1 · N 5 · A 1 = 19 → 1 + 9 = 10 → 1 + 0 = 1

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Rehana is 1, traditionally linked with Sun. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with R.

Questions About Rehana

What does the name Rehana mean?

In its source language, Rehana means “Sweet basil; fragrant”. It has Arabic roots and a long history of use in Muslim families.

Is Rehana a boy’s or girl’s name?

Rehana is listed on TotsName as a girl’s name, most often given in Muslim families.

What is the origin of Rehana?

Rehana is Arabic in origin.

How popular is Rehana?

Rehana carries a popular rating on TotsName and begins with R.

Can Rehana determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Rehana. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Rehana does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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